Miscommunication could also be a factor. Maybe Hermione accidentally said something that they misinterpreted as an insult. So, in their anger, they start to bully her. Or perhaps they thought she was being too bossy when she was just trying to help them study or stay out of trouble.
One reason could be envy. Hermione is often very good at academics and magic, and Harry and Ron might be envious of her success. For instance, if Hermione always gets top grades in potions class while Harry and Ron struggle, they could lash out at her out of frustration.
In the fanfic, perhaps there was some deep - seated jealousy in Ron. He might have felt overshadowed by Hermione's intelligence and Harry's fame for a long time, and it all just boiled over in this really wrong way.
One reason could be jealousy. Maybe Ron feels that Harry is getting too close to Hermione and he's afraid of losing her attention. In fanfiction, authors often play with the characters' emotions. Harry, on the other hand, might see Ron as being too possessive of Hermione.
It's possible that Harry hates it because he has a certain image of Ron and Hermione in his mind. Fanfiction can sometimes create versions of them that are completely different from what he knows. For example, some fanfiction might focus on a love triangle that he doesn't think exists in their real relationship. This divergence from his perception could lead to his dislike.
Power could be a reason. If there's a chance for Ron and Hermione to gain a great deal of power by turning against Harry, some fanfictions might explore this. For instance, a new dark power might offer them something they've always desired, like the ability to reform the wizarding world in their own image. They might think Harry would oppose this, so they betray him to get what they want.
One possible reason could be a misinterpretation of their relationships. Maybe the author wants to explore a different dynamic where Harry and Hermione bond over Ron's perceived flaws, like his occasional laziness or his insecurities that might come across as annoying to them in this fictional scenario.
One possible reason could be that she was in love with someone else and couldn't resist the temptation. It could also be that she was under a great deal of stress, and her judgment was clouded. Maybe she thought Harry was taking her for granted and wanted to get back at him in a very wrong way. Or there could be some dark secret in her past that made her act this way.
One possible reason could be that Hermione realizes she has feelings for Ron and wants to avoid any confusion or mixed signals with Harry. She might think that by pushing Harry away, she can focus on her true feelings for Ron.
Some people might just want to explore alternative scenarios for the sake of creativity. They may think it's interesting to see how the story would unfold if there was animosity between them.
It could be that Harry has been influenced by some external force. In fanfiction, there could be a new dark wizard or a magical object that is affecting his mind. This new influence might make him think that Ron and Hermione are in danger if he stays close to them, so he ignores them to keep them safe.
Another possibility is that the fanfiction writer wants to explore a different side of their relationships. By having Hermione and Ron hurt Harry, it shows the complexity of human (or in this case, wizard) emotions. It could be a way to show that even the strongest friendships can have cracks and that mistakes can be made. It also allows for character development as Harry has to deal with this new situation, and Hermione and Ron may later realize their mistakes and try to make amends.